Tag: Great Lakes News Collaborative
How a bonus led to Edmund Fitzgerald sinking. And 6 more surprises about ship
The Great Lakesâ most famous shipwreck was 50 years ago. Theories abound, but the Fitzgerald wouldnât have even been on Lake Superior if not for the medical bills of the captainâs wife….
Ontario is subsidizing an energy project in Georgian Bay despite expert advice
By Fatima Syed, The Narwhal
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
What to know about Michigan whitefish crisis, from limits to solutions
Invasive mussels that blanket the depths of lakes Huron and Michigan have pushed whitefish to the brink of extinction. What to know about possible solutions and why Lake Superior so far is spared….
Whitefish crash has Michigan fishers on the brink: âIt makes you want to cryâ
Only a few dozen commercial fishing operations remain on the Great Lakes, as invasive species have decimated the industry. Itâs a collapse unlike any in the world, and solutions are few….
âThe Gales of Novemberâ excerpt: Edmund Fitzgerald built for luxury, not safety
In this excerpt of âThe Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald,â author John U. Bacon explains that the mighty freighter was constructed to hold as much cargo as possible and impress captains of industry….